Baby Hayford: Maternity Pictures

So on December 1st Brandon and I had the pleasure of working with Taryn Melgoza Photography to capture some beautiful maternity pictures before Samuel's arrival in February, and here are a few of my favorites.

We really had such a good time taking these pictures and we both really can't wait for this little one to make his appearance in early 2014!

Until my next post!

XOXO,

Jenn

Baby Hayford Update: 31 weeks

How far along?  31 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss?  I didn't really pay too much attention to that part (I didn't really want to know to be honest) but I know its in the neighborhood of 15 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Are getting more and more comfortable as time passes. I have invested in some and Bri has given me some great items also so I feel very cute and fashionable.

Stretch marks? Still not yet but I bet they will be making their appearance pretty quick here but lotion lotion lotion is how I am thinking about things.

Sleep?  I am still sleeping pretty good but waking up almost exactly at 3:30 in the morning to pee everyday

Best moment last week? I had my 30 week visit with the doctor and everything looks great and we are measuring right on time and I also got to hear his little heartbeat :)

Movement?  He is active all the time and now we are definitely where we can see him move so that is always pretty fun to watch my belly dance or just have my hands on my stomach to feel him move.

Food cravings?  I still haven't had many cravings other than fruits and baked potatoes but not together thankfully!

Labor signs? Still no on this one! YAY!

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

What I miss most? I sort of miss my old clothes :(

What I am looking forward to:  Getting closer and closer to seeing what he is going to look and being able to hold him!!

Milestones:  We are getting our maternity pictures on Sunday but we did get a sneak peek this week!!

 

Until the Next post!

Jennifer and Samuel

Baby Hayford Update: 25 Weeks

How far along?  25 weeks today

Total weight gain/loss?  At my last appointment on Wednesday of last week I have gained 11 pounds which the doctor said is still looking wonderful for being 6 months pregnant :)

Maternity clothes? I again haven't full committed to wear maternity clothes 100% percent of the time and it is pretty awesome that some of my regular clothes still fit- except for jeans that ship has sailed :/

Stretch marks? Still nothing yet but I am putting on lotion religiously so I am still hoping that I won't get any but I am pretty sure I'll never be that lucky.

Sleep?  I am still sleeping pretty phenomenally all things considered so yay for that

Best moment last week? The very best moment last week was my very first baby shower!!! My wonderful friends; Bri, Kristin, Gloria and Jayme threw me a wonderful baby shower. Here are a few pictures from the awesome afternoon they planned for me.

Midnight Diapers :)

Adorable Onesies

DELICIOUS food! One of my favorite spots of the day

Drink Station

Yummmmy cake balls

Adorable diaper cake made by Mrs. Gloria Sanders

Candy Bar

All of the amazing gifts from my WONDERFUL friends :)

The AMAZING nursery letters made by Samuel's Aunt Titi

And last but not least all of the amazing women who put the shower on for me

Movement?  This little munchkin is active ALL THE TIME! Which is a very cool and I must admit reassuring feeling to be able to feel him move and now he is moving more and more to where our family and friends can feel him more and I'm glad I can share that with them before he gets here. 

Food cravings?  I haven't had many food cravings these days other than BBQ baked potatoes from Central Texas with sweet tea-- that might in fact by my weakness these days.

Labor signs? Still no on this one! YAY!

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

What I miss:  Being able to hang out with my friends and make it past 9 pm lol- but someone has to grow this baby!

What I am looking forward to:  Having the crib put together and getting a few more decor items to finish off the nursery. Also, having my glider come in and get that in the nursery to have it further finished :)

Milestones:  We went to pick up our furniture last night at Buy Buy Baby which made me feel so awesome being that much closer to having this little man here.

Until the next time! 

XOXO

Jennifer

Baby Hayford: 22 Week Update

How far along?  22 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss? At my last visit to the doctor she said I had only gained 8 pounds (WHOO HOO!!) and that my weight looked beautiful for how far along I am so YAY! Let's hope I keep it low and then lose it quickly once little man is here.

Maternity clothes? I still haven't fully committed to 100% maternity wear. I do wear a few shirts on the occasion and my awesome friend Bri lent me some of her maternity clothes and very cute jeans I might add so I wouldn't have to go and spend a fortune. Thankfully we wear the same size so I can return the favor for her next pregnancy :)

Stretch marks? Still nothing yet but I am putting on lotion religiously so I am still hoping that I won't get any but I am pretty sure I'll never be that lucky.

Sleep? I sleep pretty good still, getting up for the occasional bathroom break in the middle of the night but getting up at 4:45 for work each morning is still taking it toll on me- once I'm home at 3:30 from work there is still a daily nap that takes place. 

Best moment last week? Well last week was very cool because I went to my moms house on Tuesday after meeting a friend for dinner and my mom got to feel Samuel really kick! I feel it all the time but now Brandon and my mom have :)

Movement? I can definitely feel him now!! He is pretty active in the mornings and in the evenings or if I fall off the wagon and have a drink with a lot of sugar in it-- last week I had a lemonade and I thought he was going to bust out!! I've learned to water it down so it's not so concentrated. 

Food cravings? FRUIT!! All the time! Oh and grilled cheese! I love getting weird looks when I order it off the kids menu and I am rocking the baby bump but oh well!!

Labor signs? Still no on this one! YAY!

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

What I miss: Sometimes and this is just sometimes- being able to come home after a stressful day at work and having a beer or a glass of wine but I know its all for the greater good right now.

What I am looking forward to: Finally finishing cleaning out the nursery- I never realized that a spare bedroom could hold so much crap!

Milestones: Today Brandon, my mom and I went to buy buy baby and ordered our furniture for the nursery! We ordered the crib, the conversion rails, the dresser and our glider for the room! 6 weeks unit delivery and I cannot wait!

Other than the usual baby changes some of my lovely friends got together this week to plan out my first baby shower in November. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life to think so much of me to help plan a shower for baby Samuel. 

Until the next time! 

XOXO

Jenn & Sam (hehe)

Baby Hayford: Week 20

How far along?  20 weeks 2 Days

 

Total weight gain/loss? I haven’t weighed myself lately but I go to the doctor next week so I will have a better idea of weight gain or loss then

 

Maternity clothes? I wear a few shirts here and there still, I have also rotated in some dresses now and leggings but I am still able to wear some of my pre-pregnancy clothes which is awesome :)

 

Stretch marks? Nothing yet, keeping my fingers crossed! 

 

Sleep? I am still pretty tired but not really able to sleep past 7:30 or 8 when I do get to sleep in.

 

Best moment last week? This doesn’t really have to do with baby Samuel but Brandon and I got to go to Granger, Texas and visit my good friend Jennie who revealed she is having a boy! So Samuel will have a best friend Grady come their births in January and February respectively.

 

Movement? I think I feel things every so often but it really makes me feel sick more than anything.

 

Food cravings? Still craving fruits and vegetables like crazy- we have also learned I can no longer eat beef- Samuel isn’t a fan what so ever.

 

Labor signs? No, thank goodness! 

 

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

 

What I miss: Being able to hang out with friends and stay out late without being beyond exhausted.

 

What I am looking forward to: My first baby shower is set for November!! I can’t wait!

 

Milestones: Starting to get the nursery packed up, getting the registry squared away and also making it to the halfway point!! :)

Pardon the bathroom work photo :)

Baby Hayford : Week 17

How far along? 17 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss? I actually still haven't gained any weight :) but the doctor said everything is A-OK

Maternity clothes? I rotate a few comfy maternity shirts in here and there but I can still wear my old stuff also. 

Stretch marks? Nothing yet, keeping my fingers crossed! 

Sleep? I am still super tired when I get home from work but I think getting up at 4:45 everyday is taking its toll on me. 

Best moment last week? We found out the sex (IT'S A BOY) and we got to share the information with all of our friends and family

Movement? None yet but I'm eagerly waiting to see when that happens. 

Food cravings? Chips! I want ranch or sour cream and onion chips alllllllll the time!!!

Labor signs? No, thank goodness! 

Belly button in/out? Still in :) 

What I miss: Being able to go to concerts and dancing with friends- thanks to Big Texas and their smoking policy I can no longer go :/ 

What I am looking forward to: Feeling that first movement for the first time and getting the nursery ready. 

Milestones: Finding out the gender :)

Sorry for the lack of blogging but I've been having terrible computer issues but hopefully they are all resolved now!!

Summer Surprises!

Well unless you live under a rock or I haven't spoken to you in years then you already know that Brandon and I are expecting our first little Hayford!

Right after we got back from our river trip for my 25th birthday I wasn't feeling quite right and I was a little late so I decided to do take a pregnancy test just to rule that out but SURPRISE it was postive! So just to make sure I took a few more over at Kristin's house because clearly I was freaking out...

and everyone was feeling the excitment!

Then it was time for a doctor appointment an we found out we are 7 weeks along and even got to see the heart beat!!

All-in-all it has been a very exciting few weeks! Hope to not be missing in action so long next time! Have a fabulous week and weekend!

XOXO



Life in the Month of May...

So I really feel that I should first apologize for being M.I.A. for so long but things have been CRAZY!

Things got kicked off in May with the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament! It is always such a nice fun day with family and friends raising money for an awesome cause, and Brandon even won the longest drive competition!

Working Hard at the Registration Table

Brandon and his team being silly

Aren't they cute?!

And of course a serious pose

Then we got a great treat! Kristin finally came home!! And in true Willingham and friends tradition we welcome her home with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

It's so good to have her back in Texas!

Then it was time to get one of my best friends, Jennie Lucas, married off!! Brandon and I both took a half of day off of work to head to Austin and while on our travels we found the cutest sign that Brandon insisted I take a snap shot of.

Then before we knew it it was WEDDING DAY!! It was a long day of making floral arrangements and setting up table decorations but it was ALL worth it to see my beautiful friend get ready to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams. I even got a chance to snap a quick shot with the bride before the big moment..

Next came the ceremony and it was nothing short of amazingly sweet. I cried as soon as I saw her walk down the aisle. I'm a sucker what can I say! After the I do's it was time for pictures!

then we were off to eat and dance the night away! Among some of the best moments of the night was the first dance for the bride and groom..

and the father daughter dance..

and I even snapped a beautiful shot of the bride looking on for the Mother-Son dance..

I even got a change to snag a quick picture with my main squeeze

and a self shot to document the crazy wind!

After all the quick pics I got a chance to play DJ for the rest of the night to make sure things went super smooth after all the other drama of the day but I did get a chance to run inside for the cake cutting

I love these two so much and I was super grateful to get to share in their special day!

What's been going on in your month of May?

Well like I always say I'll try to be better at staying on top of my blog but lets face it I probably won't!

Until the next time!

-J

Lately Happenings.

Well it has been a few weeks since I've blogged! I cannot believe that I have been so bad about blogging!!

Well needless to say there has been a lot of things going on these days. First off one of my best friends, Kristin, went to London and then to Africa for TWO whole weeks!! Keep in mind that we usually have weekly girls nights for wine and sometimes dance moms and its been a crazy two weeks without having her around but the great news is that she comes home this weekend!! Just in time for her and her hubby Oliver's one year wedding anniversary!

We also had the priviliage of celebrating one of my other great friends, Rachael's birthday! We all met up at Mamacitas in Webster for dinner- I had never been there before and it was actually pretty good!! Then it was off to Big Texas for us to the Curtis Grimes concert, where we got to meet up with another friend of mine April for a fun night of music and dancing.

April and I at Big Texas

Me, Amy, Rachael and Cacey and of course Curtis Grimes

All of the ladies of the night

The concert was super fun and we also learned that we need to put on a Curtis Grimes time out after that night! We all decided that at our age shutting down the bar on a Thursday and trying to make it to work on Friday is just a little bit complicated.

Other than that things have been fairly low key, however, we have the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament this weekend, then a my nephew turns 3!, then my wonderful friend Jennie Lucas is getting married, and then we are off to Indiana for AJ and Christine's wedding! So it goes without saying that there will be a lot more blogging to come!

Until next time!

Alyssa & Jason Chambers

Yesterday I had the absolute privilege of being the Matron of Honor in one of my best friends weddings. She is one of the sweetest, smartest and most caring people I know so that is why it was such an honor for her to want me to be up there next to her as she said "I do" to her forever.

We started the morning off by arriving at the venue, Butler's Courtyard, in League City and hanging out in the cottage with each other as we got hair and make up done.

I was the first one up with hair :)

Then it was time for the lovely Taylor from Sunkissed and Made Up to work her magic with my make up

And then it was time for every to start getting dressed for the big ceremony!

And then you always need a great group picture!

The lovely bride and bridesmaids :)

Then the big moment was upon us and it was time to watch Alyssa and Jason become Mr. and Mrs. Chambers!!

First Kiss!!!

For the first time Mr. and Mrs. Jason Chambers!!

and then it was time to party!!

Me and the lovely bride

The husband and I are the reception

The Brides Cake

The Grooms Cake

and last but not least posing for some of their "goodbye" photos :)

It was one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been in or seen and I cannot wait for Mr. and Mrs. Chambers to come back from their honeymoon and tell me all about it!

What did you all do this weekend?

Until the next time!